Recent work for Reuters

photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photography

Today Boeing union members face a tough vote on a new contract. Polls are open until 6 p.m. and the International Association of Machinists will have results by about 9 p.m. on whether or not they will approve some contract cuts in order to secure the new Boeing 777X production in the Seattle area. Boeing got huge tax cuts recently from the state of Washington in order to keep production local, but the union still has to approve the new contract. If it doesn’t, Boeing 777X production could move out of state or even to Japan.

This was a tough, quick <5 minute shoot while a PR rep was babysitting me, but it was still quite fascinating to be there documenting a historic vote and I was grateful to have access. Pics below; thanks for looking.

 

A union member displays his vote against the proposed contract during a union vote at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner November 13, 2013. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace.  REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Jim Rose casts his ballot at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner November 13, 2013. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace.  REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

A union member casts his ballot at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner November 13, 2013. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace.  REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Union members cast their ballots at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner November 13, 2013. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace.  REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Union members fill out their ballots at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner November 13, 2013. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace.  REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

A sign directs union members at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner November 13, 2013. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace.  REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Union members check in at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner November 13, 2013. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace.  REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

Recent work for City University of Seattle

Education, Multimedia, My work, Published work, Seattle, University

City University of Seattle recently commissioned me to produce a video to honor their 40th anniversary, which allowed me to meet and interview some really cool alumni. Check out the video below to learn a bit about CityU, its alumni, and some of the support CityU provides to veteran students. Thanks for looking.

Recent work for Reuters: National Marijuana Business Convention and Expo

My work, photojournalism, Still photography

Last week I spent the afternoon at the Second Annual National Marijuana Business Convention and Expo, which was held in Washington state for the first time. I showed up to Emerald Downs in Auburn, WA for the third and final day of the convention to take pictures for Reuters. Apparently, 700 participants paid $600 to attend the sold out event, and they came from 30+ states. The conference had a very professional feel to it, with events that ranged from keynote speeches on how to perfect your pitch to investors, to workshops on how to expand your grow operation, to networking time on the expo floor full of booths and tables. I was impressed by the $63,000 cannabis oil extracting machine and the $1,400 LED grow lights. Pics are below; thanks for looking.

 

From right, Andy Joseph and Nate Ames, both of Apeks Supercritical, explain to participants including Matthew Abel, center left, how their product creates cannabis oil during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013.   REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Participants are seen on the expo floor during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013.   REUTERS/David Ryder

 

A participant holds a business card for ShopMarijuana.com at the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013.   REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Charles Ramsey, center, CEO of Agrisoft, talks business with Mark Goldfogel, left, co-founder of MJ Freeway, during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013.   REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Participants measure a grow lamp at the Gro Wholesale booth during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013.   REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Participants chat at the back of a speaker’s session during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013.   REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Participants chat in a corner room during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013.   REUTERS/David Ryder

 

John Kovacevich, left, and Dallas Imbimbo, right, both of Kush Bottles, speak to participants about their products during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013.   REUTERS/David Ryder

 

Businessmen speak on their phones during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo held at the Emerald Downs race track in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013.   REUTERS/David Ryder

 

 

Photos: Holly and Tony get married

My work, Still photography, Weddings

Holly and Tony got married in August at the Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island, a venue I would highly recommend. Any place that cooks from their own organic veggie garden and has a clothing optional spa is fine by me. The location right on the calm waters of the aptly named Doe Bay, in the San Juan Islands, doesn’t hurt either. The deer poop everywhere can become a nuisance, but it is a small price to pay. I had a really good time out there photographing Holly and Tony as a second shooter for friend and colleague Theo Stroomer. You’ll see below that I was with the groomsmen before the wedding and spent the rest of the day covering all angles of the wedding alongside Theo. Holly and Tony were a pleasure to work with and their relationship is inspiring.